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WGLT's GrowFrom controlling critters to whacking weeds to finding just the right plant for your plot, WGLT's Grow is your source for sage gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Host Patrick Murphy is ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . Let WGLT help your garden Grow!enSun, 15 Sep 2019 10:58:07 +0000NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94WGLTWGLTnews@wglt.orgFrom controlling critters to whacking weeds to finding just the right plant for your plot, WGLT's Grow is your source for sage gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Host Patrick Murphy is ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . Let WGLT help your garden Grow!noFrom controlling critters to whacking weeds to finding just the right plant for your plot, WGLT's Grow is your source for sage gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Host Patrick Murphy is ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . Let WGLT help your garden Grow!noWGLTnews@wglt.orghttps://www.wglt.org/post/wglts-grow-late-bloomers-your-garden
There's nothing wrong with being a late bloomer. In fact, that's exactly what you might want in late summer for your yard and landscaping.WGLT's Grow: Late Bloomers For Your GardenThere's nothing wrong with being a late bloomer. In fact, that's exactly what you might want in late summer for your yard and landscaping.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)65876 as https://www.wglt.orgThu, 22 Aug 2019 20:11:02 +0000Mike McCurdy538https://www.wglt.org/post/wglts-grow-when-not-do-it-yourself
Some jobs around the yard are beyond the do-it-yourselfer. To get it done right, and safely, it's best to call an expert.WGLT's Grow: When To Not Do-It-YourselfSome jobs around the yard are beyond the do-it-yourselfer. To get it done right, and safely, it's best to call an expert.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)65016 as https://www.wglt.orgWed, 07 Aug 2019 13:06:29 +0000Mike McCurdy539https://www.wglt.org/post/wglts-grow-how-care-palm-trees-midwest
Palm trees bring to mind images of beaches and tropical breezes. But palms can do quite will in the hot, humid conditions in the Midwest. In this edition of our gardening podcast Grow, Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy and WGLT's Mike McCurdyWGLT's Grow: How To Care For Palm Trees In The MidwestPalm trees bring to mind images of beaches and tropical breezes. But palms can do quite will in the hot, humid conditions in the Midwest. In this edition of our gardening podcast Grow, Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy and WGLT's Mike McCurdy talk about caring for your little slice of tropical paradise. GLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Mike are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . WGLT depends on financial support from users to bring you stories and interviews like this one. As someone who values experienced, knowledgeable, and award-winning journalists covering meaningful stories in central Illinois, please consider making a contribution .mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)65015 as https://www.wglt.orgWed, 07 Aug 2019 12:58:50 +0000Mike McCurdy539https://www.wglt.org/post/wglts-grow-new-botanical-designation-isu
The Fell Arboretum is Illinois State University most visible gardening asset. But there are others, and combined they could lead to a new "botanical garden" designation.WGLT's Grow: New Botanical Designation For ISU?The Fell Arboretum is Illinois State University most visible gardening asset. But there are others, and combined they could lead to a new "botanical garden" designation.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)63480 as https://www.wglt.orgWed, 10 Jul 2019 21:25:22 +0000Mike McCurdy539https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-getting-edge-your-garden
Edges and edging can be found throughout nature. Great landscaping successfully duplicates nature on a smaller scale.GLT's Grow: Getting The Edge In Your GardenEdges and edging can be found throughout nature. Great landscaping successfully duplicates nature on a smaller scale.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)62302 as https://www.wglt.orgTue, 18 Jun 2019 19:23:25 +0000Mike McCurdy541https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-all-about-prickly-pear-cactus
A plant you might expect to find in the desert Southwest is native to central Illinois. And it's easy to grow, edible and might have medical benefits.GLT's Grow: All About The Prickly Pear CactusA plant you might expect to find in the desert Southwest is native to central Illinois. And it's easy to grow, edible and might have medical benefits.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)61790 as https://www.wglt.orgThu, 06 Jun 2019 16:17:09 +0000Mike McCurdy539https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-how-deal-exposed-tree-roots
The first instinct with exposed tree roots is to cover them up. But is that the right instinct? Or could doing nothing be the best option?GLT's Grow: How To Deal With Exposed Tree RootsThe first instinct with exposed tree roots is to cover them up. But is that the right instinct? Or could doing nothing be the best option?mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)61090 as https://www.wglt.orgMon, 20 May 2019 16:05:42 +0000Mike McCurdy539https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-grass-isnt-always-greener
The American lawn uses too much water, often gets too many chemicals, and takes up too much space and time. But most of us love the look of a green carpet surrounding a home.GLT's Grow: The Grass Isn't Always GreenerThe American lawn uses too much water, often gets too many chemicals, and takes up too much space and time. But most of us love the look of a green carpet surrounding a home.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)60628 as https://www.wglt.orgWed, 08 May 2019 18:46:38 +0000Mike McCurdy539https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-how-spot-bogus-botanicals
Substances obtained from plants are found in lots of products, including food, drinks, and cosmetics.GLT's Grow: How To Spot Bogus BotanicalsSubstances obtained from plants are found in lots of products, including food, drinks, and cosmetics.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)60232 as https://www.wglt.orgMon, 29 Apr 2019 14:09:29 +0000Mike McCurdy559https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-busting-myths-about-caring-trees
Like with anything, there are myths and truths to planting and caring for trees. GLT's Mike McCurdy and Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy bust some myths and give out solid advice in this latest episode of GLT's Grow. GLT's Grow is your sourceGLT's Grow: Busting Myths About Caring For TreesLike with anything, there are myths and truths to planting and caring for trees. GLT's Mike McCurdy and Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy bust some myths and give out solid advice in this latest episode of GLT's Grow. GLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Mike are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . WGLT depends on financial support from users to bring you stories and interviews like this one. As someone who values experienced, knowledgeable, and award-winning journalists covering meaningful stories in central Illinois, please consider making a contribution .mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)59572 as https://www.wglt.orgFri, 12 Apr 2019 15:11:39 +0000Mike McCurdy559https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-how-build-perfect-treehouse
Generations of children have watched eagerly as dads and moms have built tree houses. Not all parents have made the best choices in constructing these pint-sized perches or even choosing the right tree to use.GLT's Grow: How To Build The Perfect TreehouseGenerations of children have watched eagerly as dads and moms have built tree houses. Not all parents have made the best choices in constructing these pint-sized perches or even choosing the right tree to use.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)59130 as https://www.wglt.orgMon, 01 Apr 2019 20:37:06 +0000Mike McCurdy558https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-making-most-slimy-sticky-clay
It's always better to work smarter instead of working harder. In this episode of our gardening podcast Grow, Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy and GLT's Mike McCurdy field a listener question about clay and the answer may save her some time. GLTGLT's Grow: Making The Most Of Slimy, Sticky ClayIt's always better to work smarter instead of working harder. In this episode of our gardening podcast Grow, Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy and GLT's Mike McCurdy field a listener question about clay and the answer may save her some time. GLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Mike are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . WGLT depends on financial support from users to bring you stories and interviews like this one. As someone who values experienced, knowledgeable, and award-winning journalists covering meaningful stories in central Illinois, please consider making a contribution .mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)58481 as https://www.wglt.orgFri, 15 Mar 2019 17:51:50 +0000Mike McCurdy559https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-upside-record-low-temperatures
This winter has been a tough one with some record cold temperatures. But there may be a benefit to gardeners. The cold might kill off some invasive insects and plants.GLT's Grow: The Upside To Record Low TemperaturesThis winter has been a tough one with some record cold temperatures. But there may be a benefit to gardeners. The cold might kill off some invasive insects and plants.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)57384 as https://www.wglt.orgMon, 18 Feb 2019 21:37:53 +0000Mike McCurdy559https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-preventing-injuries-while-gardening
There all kinds of ways a gardener could get hurt, from sprains and strains to even more serious injuries.GLT's Grow: Preventing Injuries While GardeningThere all kinds of ways a gardener could get hurt, from sprains and strains to even more serious injuries.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)57381 as https://www.wglt.orgMon, 18 Feb 2019 18:45:45 +0000Mike McCurdy558https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-what-ponder-carving-your-initials-tree
We’ve all seen initials, maybe surrounded by a heart, carved into a tree. The tree survives, but we also all know carving your initials into a tree is wrong.GLT's Grow: What To Ponder Before Carving Your Initials Into A TreeWe’ve all seen initials, maybe surrounded by a heart, carved into a tree. The tree survives, but we also all know carving your initials into a tree is wrong.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)57380 as https://www.wglt.orgMon, 18 Feb 2019 18:39:12 +0000Mike McCurdy558https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-landscaping-and-gardening-trends-2019
Hear what directions landscaping and gardening might take in 2019. In this episode of our gardening podcast Grow, GLT's Mike McCurdy talks with Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy about new trends. GLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice andGLT's Grow: Landscaping And Gardening Trends For 2019Hear what directions landscaping and gardening might take in 2019. In this episode of our gardening podcast Grow, GLT's Mike McCurdy talks with Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy about new trends. GLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Mike are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . WGLT depends on financial support from users to bring you stories and interviews like this one. As someone who values experienced, knowledgeable, and award-winning journalists covering meaningful stories in central Illinois, please consider making a contribution .mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)56181 as https://www.wglt.orgFri, 18 Jan 2019 21:35:05 +0000Mike McCurdy559https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-upsides-freeze-thaw-cycle
The first day of winter is here. It's the solstice. That means there are still weeks ahead of below-freezing temperatures and frozen earth.GLT's Grow: Upsides Of The Freeze-Thaw CycleThe first day of winter is here. It's the solstice. That means there are still weeks ahead of below-freezing temperatures and frozen earth.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)55251 as https://www.wglt.orgThu, 27 Dec 2018 01:46:44 +0000Mike McCurdy577https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-when-you-give-someone-houseplant
Giving a houseplant as a gift raises a number of questions, such as what kind of plant to give? Is the person receiving it even capable of caring for it?GLT's Grow: When You Give Someone A HouseplantGiving a houseplant as a gift raises a number of questions, such as what kind of plant to give? Is the person receiving it even capable of caring for it?mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)55250 as https://www.wglt.orgThu, 27 Dec 2018 01:40:02 +0000Mike McCurdy577https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-reality-check-forest-management-and-wildfires
It will take years for California to recover from this season's wildfires. In this edition of the GLT gardening podcast Grow, Mike McCurdy and Illinois State University Patrick Murphy talk about what role forest management may have played in stoking theGLT's Grow: Reality Check On Forest Management And WildfiresIt will take years for California to recover from this season's wildfires. In this edition of the GLT gardening podcast Grow, Mike McCurdy and Illinois State University Patrick Murphy talk about what role forest management may have played in stoking the flames. GLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Mike are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today . People like you value experienced, knowledgeable and award-winning journalism that covers meaningful stories in Bloomington-Normal. To support more stories and interviews like this one, please consider making a contribution .mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)54672 as https://www.wglt.orgTue, 11 Dec 2018 18:48:20 +0000Mike McCurdy559https://www.wglt.org/post/glts-grow-dos-and-donts-feeding-wildlife
You can lend a helping hand to neighborhood wildlife with some extra food and water this winter — and in return enjoy the variety of feathered and furry friends that come for a visit.GLT's Grow: Dos and Don'ts For Feeding WildlifeYou can lend a helping hand to neighborhood wildlife with some extra food and water this winter — and in return enjoy the variety of feathered and furry friends that come for a visit.mjmccur@ilstu.edu (Mike McCurdy)54221 as https://www.wglt.orgFri, 30 Nov 2018 21:29:32 +0000Mike McCurdy559